Definition of Hypophysis

1. Noun. The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.


Definition of Hypophysis

1. n. See Pituitary body, under Pituitary.

Definition of Hypophysis

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Medical Definition of Hypophysis

1. A small oval shaped endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain in the fossa (depression) of the sphenoid bone. The overall role is to regulate growth and metabolism. The gland is divided into the posterior and anterior pituitary, each responsible for the production of its own unique hormones. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypophysis

hypophysial cachexia
hypophysial duct
hypophysial dwarf
hypophysial fossa
hypophysial infantilism
hypophysial portal circulation
hypophysial portal system
hypophysial syndrome
hypophysin
hypophysio-sphenoidal syndrome
hypophysioportal system
hypophysioprivic
hypophysiotropic
hypophysiotropic hormone
hypophysis (current term)
hypophysis (current term)
hypophysis cerebri
hypophysis sicca
hypophysitis
hypopiesis
hypopigmentation
hypopigmentation
hypopigmented
hypopituitarism
hypopituitarism
hypopituitary
Hypopitys
hypoplasia
hypoplasia
hypoplasias

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